18 September 2003

TalkLeft: Bloomberg Reversal on Immigrant Reporting New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has signed an executive order making a person's sexual orientation, status as a victim of sexual assault or domestic violence, and, most interestingly, immigration status, all confidential, except where relevant to a crime investigation. "At its core, Executive Order 41 is a clear and unequivocal invitation to all law-abiding New Yorkers to come forward without fear or apprehension and avail themselves of the services that keep us all healthy, safe and prosperous," Bloomberg said.